Atty. Richard J. Sexton

Atty. Richard J. Sexton

Richard J. Sexton is a lawyer practicing insurance, personal injury, defective and dangerous products and 2 other areas of law.

New York New York 67 yrs experience 67 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard J. Sexton at a glance

Richard J. Sexton is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Richard Sexton, Esq.. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1959), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1960), U.S. Supreme Court (1967), and New Jersey (1990). Educated at Yale University (LL.B., 1958) and University of Wisconsin (B.S., 1951). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Member: Antitrust and Trade Regulation Committee Corporation Counsel Committee) American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard J. Sexton is a lawyer practicing insurance, personal injury, defective and dangerous products and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1951, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • Richard practices at Richard Sexton, Esq. in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard J. Sexton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard J. Sexton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Richard J. Sexton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Product Liability

Richard J. Sexton is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Richard J. Sexton is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard J. Sexton

Where is Richard J. Sexton's law office located?
Richard J. Sexton's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Richard Sexton, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard J. Sexton handle?
Richard J. Sexton focuses on car accidents, personal injury, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard J. Sexton practiced law?
Richard J. Sexton has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did Richard J. Sexton go to law school?
Richard J. Sexton earned their education at (LL.B., 1958); (B.S., 1951).
How can I contact Richard J. Sexton for a consultation?
You can contact Richard J. Sexton directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard J. Sexton received?
Richard J. Sexton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Yale University
- 1958
B.S.
University of Wisconsin
- 1951

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1959
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1960
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1967
New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1990

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